Arts In Public Places Board Meets Thursday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 25, 2017 - 5:26 pm

COUNTY News:

The next meeting of the Los Alamos County Arts in Public Places Board is 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 26, in Room #110 of the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.

The agenda for the meeting has been published and is available online at: http://losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx.

Letter To The Editor: SR4 Safety Issues

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 25, 2017 - 5:19 pm

By Los Alamos Taxpayer

I read the column written by Mr. Harry Burgess for last Thursday’s Los Alamos Daily Post about the Safety issues of State Road 4.

This is the only neglected road within a 40-mile radius of Los Alamos. Everyone, including Los Alamos County officials, ignore it although the primary users of this road are residents of White Rock (LA County taxpayers) and Laboratory personnel whose employer pays a ton of taxes to Los Alamos County.

I agree with the observations made by Mr. Burgess. One of the design solutions is to double the size

Los Alamos County Extension Service: Healthy Hearts Class Feb. 8 To March 8

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 25, 2017 - 5:14 pm

House Republicans To State Auditor: Show Us The Money

Submitted by Chris Clark on January 25, 2017 - 5:13 pm

New Mexico State Auditor Tim Keller

STATE News:

SANTA FE ― The House Republican Caucus sent a letter to New Mexico State Auditor Tim Keller yesterday asking him to specifically identify unspent government funds that could be reallocated to other areas of state government.

The letter, signed by 31 members of the Republican caucus, cited two reports prepared by Keller’s office that claimed New Mexico had over $4 billion in unspent money sitting in agency accounts.

The lawmakers wrote, “[w]e appreciate the work that your office performed in tallying

NM House Rep. Jim Dines Leads Bipartisan Charge For Constitutional Ethics Commission

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 25, 2017 - 4:35 pm

Rep. Jim Dines

STATE News:

Rep. Jim Dines (R-Bernalillo) yesterday introduced HJR 8, a proposed constitutional amendment that would establish an independent ethics commission with teeth and transparency.

The bill is co-sponsored by a group of southern New Mexico legislators, Sen. Jeff-Steinborn (D-Dona Ana), Rep. Nathan Small (D-Dona Ana), and Rep. Bill McCamley (D-Dona Ana).

If passed by a majority in both houses, the measure would go to the voters in 2018 and require enabling legislation.

The seven-member ethics commission proposed in the amendment

DNCU Re‐Dedicates Española’s Valdez Park

Submitted by Chris Clark on January 25, 2017 - 4:30 pm

DNCU News:

SANTA FE — Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU), Northern New Mexico’s hometown financial cooperative, is proud to announce a rededication of Valdez Park at 11:30 a.m., Monday, Jan. 30.

The rededication will honor Vietnam hero Petty Officer Phil Valdez for whom the Española park is named, as well as salute all men and women who serve our country with honor.

Valdez, who was born in Dixon and attended Española High School, was awarded the Navy Cross for his heroic actions in saving the lives of two Marines while under Read More

Letter To The Editor: Mil Levy Congrats

Submitted by Chris Clark on January 25, 2017 - 4:28 pm

By SHEILA K. SCHIFERL, candidate

UNM-LA Advisory Board Position 5

Thanks to the press – notably the Los Alamos Daily Post, for getting the word out on the mil levy.

This made a decisive difference between now and the last time.

Daily Postcard: Sunrise Ablaze Over Los Alamos

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 25, 2017 - 4:26 pm

Daily Postcard: Blazing sunrise viewed Jan. 17 over Los Alamos. Photo by Kathryn Willcutt Read More

School Bond Passes By 79 Percent Majority – Highest On Record

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 25, 2017 - 6:24 am

Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus, left, thanks Dave Woodruff and the community for their support. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

On behalf of Los Alamos Public Schools and the School Board, President Jim Hall would like to thank the citizens of White Rock and Los Alamos for their resounding endorsement of our public schools in the recent bond election.

“This is an investment in the future of our youth. The bond vote assists LAPS in further modernizing facilities as outlined in our 20-year master plan,” School Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus said.

Whether you voted for or against, we appreciate that Read More

Rooney: Thank You To The Voters Of Los Alamos

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 25, 2017 - 5:52 am

Thank you banners are placed across UNM-LA Mil Levy election signs throughout Los Alamos and White Rock following tonight’s vote by Los Aamos residents to pass the MIl Levy. Courtesy photo

By Dr. CINDY ROONEY

UNM-LA CEO

Thank you to everyone in the Los Alamos community who with their votes and various actions have demonstrated their support for UNM-Los Alamos. We are grateful for the election results supporting the mil levy request. In addition, we are very appreciative of the discussions, letters of support, Facebook posts, donations to UNM-LA, and campaign donations Read More

Voters Approve UNM-LA Mil Levy And LAPS Bond!

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 25, 2017 - 3:31 am

The crowd cheers and LAPS Superintendent Dr. Kurt Steinhaus hugs UNM-LA CEO Dr. Cynthia Rooney as they hear the good news from the election this evening at the County Municipal Building. The UNM-LA Mil Levy passed 3,928 to 2,221 and the LAPS General Obligation Bond passed 4,912 to 1,322. Photo by Carol A. Clark//ladailypost.com

A crowd gathers earlier this evening in the lobby of the Municipal Building waiting for the election results. Photo by Carol A. Clark//ladailypost.com

From left, School Board member Jenny McCumber, UNM-LA Advisory Board member Michelle Hall, UNM-LA CEO Dr. Cynthia Read More

Los Alamos County Council Strategic Leadership Planning Session Underway At Pajarito Cliffs Site

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 25, 2017 - 1:34 am

A special session of the Los Alamos County Council is underway at the Pajarito Cliffs Site at which the Council, County Manager Harry Burgess and County senior management staff are discussing priorities for the Strategic Leadership Plan. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

County Councilors James Chrobocinski, left, and Rick Reiss at this evening’s special session underway at the Pajarito Cliffs Site. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

From left, County PIO Julie Habiger, Deputy County Manager Steve Lynne, Chief Finance Officer Joe D’Anna, Council Chair David Read More

Heinrich To Headline Aspen Institute Forum On Children And Families

Submitted by Chris Clark on January 24, 2017 - 10:43 pm

SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ― Today, Tuesday, Jan. 24, at 5 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. MT, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) will be a featured speaker at the Aspen Institute’s Aspen Forum on Children and Families, a major event focused on improving economic stability for hard working families.

LIVE STREAM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhVMpTU6UEo

Heinrich will discuss his bipartisan legislation, the Two-Generation Economic Empowerment Act, which he will re-introduce with U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine)

Los Alamos Wrestling Wrap Up

Submitted by Chris Clark on January 24, 2017 - 10:26 pm

Los Alamos’ Milo Light defeated Del Dorte’s Michael Chino at a District 2-5A Duals meet Jan. 18 at Espanola Valley High School. Courtesy photo

By GEORGE MORSE

Los Alamos Daily Post

The Los Alamos High School wrestling team completed its District 2-5A duals competition Jan. 18 facing Espanola Valley High School and Albuquerque’s Del Norte High School in head-to- head competition at Espanola.

The Hilltopppers defeated Espanola 51-28, but came up just short against the Knights, losing 41-34 in competition that came down to the last match.

Leading

SFCC Governing Board Candidates’ Forum Thursday

Submitted by Chris Clark on January 24, 2017 - 10:23 pm

SFCC News:

SANTA FE ― Santa Fe Community College’s Staff and Faculty Senates will present the college’s governing board candidates’ forum from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Thurs., Jan. 26 for the upcoming Feb. 7 election.

The forum is open to the public and will be in Room 216, in the college’s West Wing, 6401 Richards Ave. The Santa Fe Public Schools election also takes place Feb. 7 and includes a bond issue for the school, as well as a board election.

The SFCC Governing Board plays a critical role in setting the course for SFCC’s future. The board, in concert with college’s official

Olions Attend State Thespian Society … Six Qualify For National Competition

Submitted by Chris Clark on January 24, 2017 - 9:55 pm

Olions had a great time at the State levels International Thespian Competition Jan. 12-14. For the first time at State Thespian Competition, these students did a bang up job in competing in categories ranging from solo performances to duets and in categories such as stage management, marketing and costume construction. Six students have qualified for the National Competition: Jessica Erkkila, Lauren Partin, Nora Cullinan, Sarah Russell, Sydney Shelton and Tory Hughes. In addition, Shelton received special recognition for her marketing campaign Read More

Grow New Mexico To Make Community Development A Top Priority

Submitted by Chris Clark on January 24, 2017 - 9:49 pm

Terry Brunner, Chief Program Officer of Grow New Mexico

GNM News:

ALBUQUERQUE ― A new initiative, Grow New Mexico, launched today in collaboration with The Grants Collective. Grow New Mexico’s mission is to help New Mexico communities develop projects that improve the quality of life of their citizens.

This effort complements The Grants Collective’s existing Talent Academy work to train community grant writers and its Cooperative Network to better help organizations collaborate and share resources.

Grow New Mexico’s staff

Inquirers Classes At Saint Job Of Pochaiv Orthodox Christian Church Begin Feb. 2

Submitted by Chris Clark on January 24, 2017 - 9:47 pm

Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Christian Church will be holding inquirers classes for anyone who is curious about the ancient Christian Faith, on Thursday evenings during February. The classes will begin at 5:30 p.m. and light refreshments will be served. For more information, visit stjobla.org, or call Father Theophan at 575.915.6535. The first class is Feb. 2 and will look at Church History. Courtesy photo Read More

TONIGHT: SFI Community Lecture – Consciousness in Biological And Artificial Brains

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 24, 2017 - 5:11 pm

SFI Community Lecture

Consciousness in Biological and Artificial Brains

Christof Koch

SFI News:

Tuesday, January 24 @ 7:30 p.m.

The Lensic Performing Arts Center
211 W. San Francisco Street
Santa Fe, NM

When we feel cold or angry or see colors, that’s consciousness. Humans have conscious experiences, and so do other animals. But can artificial brains like computers also be, or become, truly conscious? Christof Koch says digital brains will never be able to have experiences like humans, no matter how closely their software mimics the human brain. He will describe one leading theory—Integrated Read More

McQuiston: 3 Ways Technology Is Changing Auto Insurance

Submitted by Chris Clark on January 24, 2017 - 5:07 pm

By ALLEN MCQUISTON

The Jemez Agency

Today, you can make money by driving people around. You can save money by showing your insurance carrier how you drive. And, you can rely on your smartphone to keep your insurance ID cards at the ready.

Technology is changing the way we use our cars, and it’s changing our auto insurance policies. Let’s take a closer look:

Ridesharing Insurance

Yes, it’s a great way to make some extra cash, but ridesharing has spawned an insurance dilemma for many drivers. Ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft typically cover their drivers pretty